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2007
1993
Elizabeth Frye and Joseph Duncan ’08 were married Sept. 4, 2010, in Pittsburgh. The wedding party included Michael Adams ’08, Andrew Whittam ’09 and Jessica Wightman ’08. Other W&J alumni in attendance were Paul Esber, Stephan Hilty ’10, Brent Johnson ’08, Ryan Johnson, William Kidston ’10 and Kristen Mastropietro ’08. Future W&J alumni in attendance were Christopher Hosking ’11, William Krause ’11, Lauren Novak ’12 and Taylor Thompson ’12.
Stacy Dukett Hawkins and her husband Chris proudly announce the arrival of triplets, Mackenzie Faith, Kelsey Ann and Joshua Christopher, born May 30, 2010. Their grandfather is William Dukett, director of athletics at W&J.
2008
Renee Haviland and her husband Dennis welcome their new daughter, Callista “Callie” Grace, born June 29, 2010.
Nataly Valeriano married Ben Price Sept. 19, 2009. The wedding party included Rebecca Nachreiner ’09, Hannah Schulz and Eric Sibenac.
2009 Sean Salsbury and Rebecca Seliga were united in marriage June 26, 2010, at the Church of the Covenant in Washington, Pa. The wedding party included Paneeni Lohana ’12, Christopher Olsen ’11 and Summer Baumgard Spencer. They were joined by many current and past members of Delta Tau Delta fraternity and Pi Beta Phi sorority.
NEW ADDITIONS
Jonathan Buncke and Jennifer Cloonan expanded their family with the arrival of Kendra Allison Feb. 26, 2010. They write, “Older sister Kira is thrilled to have another girl in the house.” Steven Colosimo and Rebecca Titus Colosimo joyfully announce the arrival of their daughter, Sophia Anne, born Sept. 2, 2010.
2001
1991
Sara Beamon Bellisario and her husband Brian proudly announce the birth of their first child, Addison Grace, born March 12, 2010.
Steven Dulman and his wife Robin are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Talia Samantha, born Oct. 16, 2010.
2003
1992 Jeff Barczak and his wife Jodi celebrate the arrival of Travis Alan, born April 14, 2010. They write, “Big brother Connor is very proud.” Kristen Shrader Helmsen and her husband Joe announce the birth of their son, Jackson Evan, born Feb. 12, 2010. Jackson joins big brothers Christopher (7) and Gavin (4).
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WINTER 2011 MAGAZINE
William Knestrick III and Fahima Chowdhury Knestrick ’06 welcome their new daughter, Nadia Teagan, born March 24, 2010. Joelle Valentino Matthews and Mark Matthews ’04 welcome their second son Jacob, born May 17, 2010. He joins big brother Erik (4).
Michelle Pons and her husband Jonathon announce the birth of their third child, Avery Grace, born Aug. 22, 2009. She joins big brother Jackson (5) and big sister Addison (3).
IN MEMORIAM Larry Crawford ’30, Grenada, Calif., died August 23, 2010, at the age of 103. He was a teacher and coach at several small country schools, eventually working his way up to principal. He taught Russian and tennis classes at Merced Junior College until his retirement at the age of 92. Mr. Crawford recently was recognized as the oldest-known living alumnus of W&J in the summer 2010 issue of W&J Magazine. Norman Allison ’39, Ph.D., Walnut Creek, Ohio, died Sept. 18, 2010, at the age of 94. He was strongly connected to the Trinity School District for 32 years, serving as a teacher, high school principal, supervising principal, assistant superintendent and wrestling coach. He was president of Kiwanis International and board chairman of First United Methodist Church. Mr. Allison was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army Air Force, ending his career as an intelligence officer in the Eighth Air Force in England. Robert Rotunda ’39, Delmar, N.J., died Aug. 5, 2010, at the age of 92. He was a laboratory technician with the U.S. Army Medical Corps, caring for many wounded in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. After the war’s end, Mr. Rotunda was selected to be a member of Dr. Jonas Salk’s research team in the quest for a successful polio vaccine and later served as one of the virus production managers. He retired in 1980 and began a furniture repair and refinishing shop in Delmar, which he operated until the last few days of his life. Carl E. Watson ’39, Alta Loma, Calif., died Feb. 24, 2010, at the age of 93. He was employed by JG Durand Company as a sales manager for 30 years. Mr. Watson was a U.S. Army Air Corp pilot and WWII veteran. John P. Leiphart ’41, Cranberry Township, Pa., died Feb. 14, 2010, at the age of 90. A pioneer in the field of satellite communications, he worked at the Naval Research Laboratory on the ECHO, LOFTI and FLTSATCOM programs and was a consultant for Booz-Allen Hamilton. Harold W. Perkins ’41, Ph.D., Reading, Pa., died Oct. 10, 2010, at the age of 91. He worked for eight years as alumni secretary and secretary of admission at W&J, and then went on to